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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Onalaska

Texas · 746 residents · 5.437 sq mi
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Onalaska has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,750. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 428 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,000. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

746
−36%vs 2000
vs 1,174 in 2000
1990 – 2025
137 / sq mi
−36%vs 2000
vs 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.9
−12%vs 2000
vs 47.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5001K2K3K3K1990201020202024Onalaska
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,750
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,226
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,003 in 2000
US average: $14,340
28.3%
+13.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $40,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$456
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $508 in 2000
US average: $450
86.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
13.4% rent
2.4
+75%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(1,048)
Black6.6%(77)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(28)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(256)
1990
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(633)
Black13.9%(104)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score37.5%(279)
37
+72%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
61.4%
−13.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.2 min
+8%vs 2000
vs 28.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Onalaska, Texas?

Onalaska, Texas has about 746 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Onalaska, Texas?

The typical household in Onalaska, Texas earns about $14,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Onalaska, Texas expensive?

In Onalaska, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $456 a month.

How educated are people in Onalaska, Texas?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Onalaska, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Onalaska, Texas?

About 28.3% of people in Onalaska, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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